TJJD - Program Specialist VI Sexual Behavior Treatment Sustainability - (AUS) - 58388

TJJD

• Program Specialist VI
• Sexual Behavior Treatment Sustainability
• (AUS)
• 58388 ( 00058388 )

Organization :

TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location :

Texas-Austin Work Locations :

Austin Central Office George H.W. Bush Building, Suite 13.1400 1801 N. Congress Ave. Austin 78701

Job :

Community and Social Service Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-time Standard Hours Per Week :

40.00

State Job Code :

1575

Salary Admin Plan :

B Grade :

23 Salary (Pay Basis) : 6,250.00

• 6,250.

00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings :

1

Overtime Status :

Exempt Job Posting :

May 12, 2026, 2:56:07

PM Closing Date :

May 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Description

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov.

Benefits include:

Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program.

Optional add-on benefits include:

Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provides advanced (senior-level) administrative and consultary work for the agency's sexual behavior treatment program (SBTP), which offers a full complement of sexual behavior treatment services to youth with sexual behavior problems who have been committed to the TJJD or are receiving services in the community. Responsibilities include consulting and supervising the work of licensed and associate level sex offender treatment providers responsible for providing treatment services directly to youth assigned to a TJJD state-operated high security correctional facility and/or a county juvenile probation department. In addition, work involves overseeing the preparation of or preparing management and operational reports; representing and making presentations regarding the SBTP at meetings; providing training as needed; acting as a liaison to other TJJD departments regarding SBTP activities and youth treatment; acting as a consultant to other agencies as directed. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to be on call.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Collaborates in the development and oversees the implementation of guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations to enhance the SBTP; monitors compliance and takes necessary action to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and standards, including the agency's case management standards and the Council on Sex Offender Treatment (CSOT) rules. Provides consultative services and technical assistance, presentations, and training to staff and other stakeholders; provides guidance and training to staff in the development and integration of new methods and procedures and oversees the implementation of program changes; provides guidance to employees in handling difficult or complex problems relating to treatment activities. Represents the agency at meetings, hearings, conferences, and seminars, or on boards, panels, and committees as directed; (for example the Risk Assessment Review Committee (RARC)) acts as a liaison to other TJJD departments regarding program activities and youth treatment; acts as a consultant to other agencies and serves as a liaison with state organizations as directed. Plans, assigns, and oversees the work of supervised staff; promotes ethical leadership, excellent performance, confidentiality, a positive working environment, and professional development. Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures: Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible. Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Will be required to travel up to 25% of the time. Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others. Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree with certification as a licensed sex offender treatment provider (LSOTP). A minimum of two years of wage-earning clinical experience in the areas of assessment and treatment of sex offenders. Completed course hours toward a doctoral degree in psychiatry or psychology may substitute for up to two years of wage-earning experience on a basis of 12 hours for one year of experience. Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory: pre-employment drug test; finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing; Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations. Requirements for

Continued Employment:

Obtain LSOTP Supervisor designation no later than two years after employment in this position if such designation is not held upon hire. Failure to maintain LSOTP certification, and LSOTP supervisor designation after receipt, in good standing for any reason is grounds for termination of employment.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis. Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience. Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience. Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.

Note:

Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution. This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of juvenile sex offender risk assessment, treatment practices and principles, family interventions, and regulatory standards. Knowledge of and ability to train in juvenile sex offender principles and treatment techniques and related family counseling. Knowledge of and ability to train case management and treatment planning techniques related to juvenile sex offender treatment, including family counseling and family reintegration. Knowledge of or ability to learn the legal issues related to commission of sex crimes by juveniles and of the juvenile justice system. Knowledge of sex offender registration laws and procedures. Knowledge of clinical supervision principles and the ability to provide clinical supervision toward primary mental health licensure and certification as a licensed sex offender treatment provider. Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of TJJD and its programs. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management. Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis. Skills in communicating and working effectively with youth, family, and the public. Skill in and willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner, maintain order and discipline, and act quickly in emergencies. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Skill in operating computers and applicable computer software and using high level data and informational reports as a program management tool. Skill and proficiency in administrative leadership, training, evaluating, and assessment. Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance and using resources to achieve optimal results. Skill in compiling, evaluating, and presenting program information. Ability to work with youth in an empathetic and understanding manner and foster the cooperation of youth in the treatment process. Ability to appropriately respond to abusive language and conduct in a manner consistent with instructions received in training. Ability to remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies including, but not limited to, physical restraint of youth. Ability to develop training curriculum related to the assessment and treatment of juvenile sex offenders. Ability to interpret and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to different audiences and make clear oral presentations of facts or ideas. Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures. Ability to coordinate program activities and establish goals and objectives. Ability to plan, develop, and implement workshops and conferences for parents and youth. Ability to encourage others to become involved in solving problems, recognize when a group requires direction, and effectively interact with a group to guide them to accomplish a task. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and meet deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor. Ability to recognize when decisions are required, process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions. Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others and lead and coordinate work assignments of employees engaged in many different tasks. Ability to work flexible hours as necessary and travel as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Analyzing Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to see Ability to hear (with or without aid) Ability to feel Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over Climbing ladders Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over Pulling Repeated bending Operate motor equipment Reaching above shoulder Grasping Identify colors Walking Depth perception Standing Sitting Crawling Twisting Kneeling Pushing Stooping Climbing stairs Restraining combative youth

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https:

//texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Program Management MOS Codes.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions. Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.